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Twice a month Dave Freund, MACNY’s Chief Leadership Officer brings you interviews with leaders from Central New York and across the country. Once a month Dave will be joined by Marisa Norcross MACNY’s Chief Operating Officer to discuss Life, Learning & Leadership.
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Jul 3, 2019
Jul 3, 2019
18 min
In this week’s post, David shared with us how Independence Day celebrations began. In the podcast, Marisa and David discussed a bit of history pertaining to Independence Day as well as their favorite July 4thmemories and plans for celebrating Independence Day 2019.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

Jun 26, 2019
Jun 26, 2019
29 min
In this week’s post, David wished his readers a Happy Leon Day. That’s right; yesterday was Leon Day or Noel spelled backward. Six months until Christmas, which means we are halfway through our year. David and Marisa discuss how to reflect on the first half of the year and make the necessary adjustments to make the most next six months. This is a must listen to podcast.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

Jun 19, 2019
Jun 19, 2019
29 min
In this week’s post, David shocked his readers with this title; Your Employees Are Not Your Greatest Assets. In this podcast, Marisa and David clarify the meaning behind his post and discuss how we find the “Right” employees and the danger of settling for a warm body to fill a spot. This episode is filled with tips you can use when you recruit new employees.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

Jun 12, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
23 min
In this week’s post, David wrote about three kinds of people; Lifters, Leaners, and Watchers. In this episode, Marisa and David look into ways we can all become lifters and make a difference in the world around us.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

Jun 5, 2019
Jun 5, 2019
22 min
In this week’s post, David shares the pathway he took throughout his career in manufacturing. Marisa is on vacation and, David is joined in this episode by four guests who share pathways that are available to young people today. Joe Vargo from Partners for Education & Business discusses the first Job Signing Day taking place next Wednesday at Le Moyne College. Alex Budwey from TTL/Anaren discusses the benefits of the P-Tech program for recruiting talent. Alexander Kidd shares his experience as a winner of the STEM Scholarship and how it paved the way for his pathway to an engineering career with SRC. Sydney Chalifoux, of SRC, discusses the benefits of offering the STEM Scholarships.
For more information on P-Tech, PEB or the STEM Scholars program, contact Joe Vargo as joev@macny.org.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
28 min
Author James Humes wrote, “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” As leaders, we need to hone our communication skills so that our words are like Apples of Gold in Pictures of silver. It this episode Marisa and David discuss the keys to successful communication. Another great podcast that you will not want to miss.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
30 min
When we think of leaders, we often have visions of outgoing people who are larger than life, but what about introverts? Can they be great leaders? In this episode of the Next Page, Marisa and David answer this question and several others sent in by listeners. You won’t want to miss this episode.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
29 min
To celebrate episode #100 of the Next Page, David’s weekly post gave a brief description of how the Next Page got started and the reach it has achieved in its first 100 episodes. This episode of the Next Page is dedicated to answering questions sent in by the listeners. Marisa and David give us unscripted answers related to a variety of topics. You won’t want to miss this episode.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019
24 min
In the last part of this series Marisa and David discuss his final installment in what it takes to be a great leader, adding value. They look into the many ways great leaders add value to others. They also give practical examples of how we all can add value to others. What a great way to cap off this series. Remember leadership is never about you. It’s always about others.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019
26 min
In part three of this series Marisa and David add two more qualities of a great leader, teachability and humility. David shared that at times in his life he wasn’t teachable and because of that, he missed learning opportunities.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.
